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Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends

The effort to feed thousands of pounds of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida manatees officially ended for the winter season Wednesday, as deaths of the marine mammals appear to

Florida law offers little protection if home is damaged & renters have to leave

Temple Terrace teacher Tiera Brown’s life turned upside down in the middle of the night. She told ABC Action News it all started when the sound of water running woke

Culex lactator, new species of tropical mosquito, discovered in Florida is ‘concerning,’ researcher says

Florida has plenty of invasive species, and scientists are keeping their eye on a new one that has made its way to the Sunshine State. A report released Wednesday by

Florida Tops List for Small Business Start-Ups

According to a recent report by “Capital on Tap,” Florida is ranked as the number one state in the United States to start a small business. The report indicates that

Local Egg Farm Lé Koopé Refuses to Increase Prices Amid National Egg Shortage

As egg prices continue to soar across the country, one small egg farm in Clermont, Florida, is keeping its prices unchanged. Mussette Gonzalez, the owner of Lé Koopé, attributes her

Disney Plans to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to cut approximately 7,000 jobs, including laying off about 4,000 employees, according to a report by Business Insider. These job cuts were announced by

Adapting to Market Needs: How IBuyXS Became One of Florida’s Fastest Growing Companies

IBuyXS is a company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, that has been making waves in the technology industry by providing electronic parts and computer chips to manufacturers who are struggling

Investors in Disarray as Bank Shares Crash Following Silicon Valley Bank Failure

On Friday, March 10, 2023, a number of start-up companies addressed the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. The collapse resulted in trading in the shares of several banks being

Humana’s Contribution to Florida’s Economy: A $48 Billion Impact

A recent economic research analysis commissioned by health and well-being company Humana Inc. reveals that its presence in the state of Florida will contribute over $48 billion in overall economic

Newberry’s Abandoned Quarry to be Transformed into Florida’s Longest Zip Line

Spain Development LLC has announced plans to build an adventure park in Newberry, which is estimated to create over $800,000 worth of jobs in the city annually. The adventure park